Local News

Jefferson County, In. — The Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge calls upon volunteer birders and nature enthusiasts in Indiana to participate in Audubon’s longest-running wintertime tradition, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC).  Volunteer birders of all skill […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — The Greendale Redevelopment Commission has approved $34,000 in scholarship funding for Lawrenceburg High School students to take courses at Ivy Tech Community College, including a new opportunity for students interested in software development. The […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Batesville Cindy Ziemke has been appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee. “The Ways and Means committee is paramount in crafting the state budget to fit the needs of […]

Greensburg, In. — A Greensburg man arrested for possession of an explosive device has been sentenced in Decatur County Superior Court to 16 years in prison. In June of 2018 ,a concerned citizen reported a suspicious package […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Fire Department responded to a car fire in the early morning hours of December 12 at McNair Manor. No injuries were reported. The car was a total loss.

Lawrenceburg, In. — Charles M. “Bud” Steuver, 89, of Aurora passed away Monday December 10, 2018 at Ridgewood Healthcare in Lawrenceburg.  He was born Thursday June 6, 1929 in Clay Township, Dearborn County, the son of William […]

St. Leon, In. —The East Central Chapter of FFA recently placed 38th out of 55 teams in the State Forestry CDE. The team of Alex Dudley, Heath Doll and Madison Shumate had to demonstrate their knowledge […]

Batesville, in. — The website Chamberofcommerce.org has completed a report that names Indiana as one of the top ten most expensive places in the country to purchase a Christmas tree. By examining the data obtained from Christmas […]

Jennings County, In. — A report from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department says a North Vernon woman was killed in a Monday morning traffic accident on U.S. 50 at the Ripley County line. At 6:30 a.m. deputies […]

Batesville, In. — Residents in Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland, Jefferson, Ripley or Decatur Counties that have transportation scheduled for today with Catch-a-Ride (Tuesday, December 11) should call 800-330-7603 to confirm your pick up. The company computer system is […]

Indianapolis, In. — With the start of the 2019 legislative session just around the corner, I am grateful for another opportunity to serve our community. This session, legislators will work to address many topics. Personally, I am […]

Greensburg, In. — Lifelong Decatur County resident and Republican Joshua Marsh has announced his candidacy for mayor of Greensburg. Marsh is a graduate of Greensburg Community High School, Ball State University and is currently pursuing a law […]